Wild yaks roam from approximately 10,000 to 18,000 feet on the Tibetan plateau and can survive temperatures that reach down to -40 deg C. As yaks were domesticated, they were brought to lower elevations. They are built for the cold, but in many cases have to adapt to a warmer environment.
On hot days, yaks try to cool themselves by panting.
In September, on one of the last really warm days we had, we went to look at a yak herd with the intention of buying a few to bring home. Below is the big six-year-old royal yak bull they had. He was also panting in the heat.
He is one. big. boy.
Even the calves had their tongues hanging out.
Check back next week when I'll share some photos of the new arrivals to Springridge Ranch!
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